I LOVE blogging! I love love LOVE it! You have no doubt picked up on this fact if you've been reading my blog (thank you!). My blog gives me a way to express myself to an authentic audience, reflect upon my teaching experiences, share my triumphs and struggles from my classroom, connect with and learn from other educators around the world, and provide resources and strategies for other teachers. I ... Read More about Create a Class Blog with Google Classroom!
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Fabulous Updates to Google Forms
Google has unveiled yet ANOTHER fantastic addition to the already wonderful Google Forms. Now, with the flip of a (digital) switch, teachers can view data by individual student or question, provide students with feedback on each question, grade subjective questions, AND award partial points per question! Woohoo! To get started, create a Google Form and turn on the "quiz" feature through ... Read More about Fabulous Updates to Google Forms
Revolutionizing Teaching: Takeaways from CORE Academy at SEMO
Friends, I attended an AMAZING conference this week at Southeast Missouri State University. CORE Academy gave teachers the opportunity to hear Ron Clark and George Couros deliver powerful keynotes ... that's right, I said RON CLARK AND GEORGE COUROS. I found myself laughing and tweeting and reflecting like a madwoman throughout their presentations, and left the conference feeling inspired, ... Read More about Revolutionizing Teaching: Takeaways from CORE Academy at SEMO
Using Flipgrid in the Classroom: I’ve Caught #FlipgridFever!
I'm sure you've heard of the new tool that's taking the world of educational technology by storm: Flipgrid! If you haven't, holy awesomeness, prepare yourself now. I first learned about Flipgrid earlier this year when they were announced as EdTechDigest's 2017 Winner in the product or service category. (By the way, I was included as a finalist in the School Leader category! Whaat?!) I ... Read More about Using Flipgrid in the Classroom: I’ve Caught #FlipgridFever!
Hacking Educational Technology: Tools and Strategies to Engage Students in Learning
Hello, friends! I'm coming to you during my last full week of teaching face-to-face summer classes, and the beach is calling my name! I'm coming for you, Gulf of Mexico! It's time to officially share some super exciting news with you - I'm writing a book!! My new book will be published by EdTechTeam in 2018 and will focus on how teachers can use educational technology tools to enhance and ... Read More about Hacking Educational Technology: Tools and Strategies to Engage Students in Learning